I love painting on things nature makes for me. Like rocks, shells and wood. I really enjoy painting animals and nature. I’ve made many different arts over the years, from ceramics to found object sculpture to paintings to illustration. I recently have loved making paintings on objects in a way that’s like combining painting and sculpture together. I also try other things here and there. Like wind-chimes or mosaics. If I get an idea for something I can make it happen.

Inspiration comes from all over for me. Primarily I see things in daily life and think “this is beautiful, I would love to paint that” like to feel to capture the beauty fully. I feel connected to the things I paint, and painting feels like a celebration of the beauty. I also get inspiration when someone asks me if I can paint something and I like the challenge. Some of my best pieces have come from the challenge of painting something I might not have chosen to paint for myself.

I would put it towards making a better studio for myself. I have a lot of back problems and I often get pain when I work on my art too much. It would be nice to have better more personalized art space. And maybe if possible I’d like to get my own place where I can have my own room dedicated to a studio. I’ve had a lot of mental health and life struggles and still live with my parents, it feels like I started life a little late. I’d like to use the money towards growing in the right direction.